Fruit and Nut Disease Publications
Publications are arranged by crop and are listed by title followed by the MSU Extension publication number.
Apples and Pears
Homeowner Apple and Pear Insect and Disease Control (P0736) (PDF)
Blueberries
Bacterial Leaf Scorch (IS1942) (PDF)
Establishment and Maintenance of Blueberries (P1758) (PDF) UPDATED!
Southeast Regional Blueberry Integrated Management Guide (A publication by the Southern Region Small Fruit Consortium.) (PDF) 2021 GUIDE NOW AVAILABLE! Those involved in commercial blueberry production in Mississippi can send an email request for a FREE hard copy of this guide by clicking on the following link: Blueberry IPM Guide.
Southeast Regional Organic Blueberry Pest Management Guide (A publication by the Southern Region Small Fruit Consortium.) 2021 GUIDE NOW AVAILABLE! (PDF)
Caneberries (Blackberries & Raspberries)
Southeast Regional Caneberries Integrated Management Guide (A publication by the Southern Region Small Fruit Consortium.) (PDF) 2021 GUIDE NOW AVAILABLE! Those involved in commercial caneberry production in Mississippi can send an email request for a FREE hard copy of this guide by clicking on the following link: Caneberry IPM Guide.
Grapes/Muscadines
Southeast Regional Bunch Grape Integrated Management Guide (A publication by the Southern Region Small Fruit Consortium.) (PDF) 2021 GUIDE NOW AVAILABLE!
Southeast Regional Muscadine Grape Integrated Management Guide (A publication by the Southern Region Small Fruit Consortium.) (PDF)
Mayhaws
Mayhaw Diseases (P2916) (PDF)
Peaches, Plums, and Nectarines
Bacterial Leaf Scorch (IS1942) (PDF)
Disease and Insect Control for Homegrown Peaches and Plums (P2858) (PDF)
Southeastern Peach, Nectarine and Plum Pest Management and Culture Guide (A publication by the University of Georgia.) 2021 GUIDE NOW AVAILABLE! (PDF)
Photo: Symptoms and signs of brown rot on peach. Photo credit: Rebecca A. Melanson, MSU Extension, Bugwood.org.
Pecans
Pecan Bacterial Leaf Scorch (P3005) (PDF)
Photo: Symptoms of pecan bacterial leaf scorch in pecan. Photo credit: Rebecca A. Melanson, MSU Extension, Bugwood.org.
Strawberries
Southeast Regional Strawberry Integrated Pest Management Guide Focused on Plasticulture Production (A publication by the Southern Region Small Fruit Consortium.) (PDF) 2021 GUIDE NOW AVAILABLE! Those involved in commercial strawberry production in Mississippi can send an email request for a FREE hard copy of this guide by clicking on the following link: Strawberry IPM Guide.
Photo: Symptoms and signs of gray mold (left) and anthracnose (right) on strawberries. Photo credit: Rebecca A. Melanson, MSU Extension, Bugwood.org.
General Disease Publications
Choosing a Disinfectant for Tools and Surfaces in Horticultural Operations (IS1955) (PDF)
Cold Injury (IS1663) (PDF)
Disposal of Agricultural Waste Pesticides in Mississippi (P3403) (PDF)
How to Collect and Package Plant Disease Specimens for Diagnosis (M1562) (PDF)
How to Spray Fungicides to Protect Your Home Landscape, Garden, and Turf (P2705) (PDF)
Lichens (P2946) (PDF)
Nematode Sample Submission Form (F448) (PDF)
Pesticide Label Databases (P3155) (PDF)
Plant Diagnostic Laboratory (M1230) (PDF)
Plant Disease and Fertilization (IS1668) (PDF)
Plant Disease Sample Submission Form (F1139) (PDF)
Taking Photos of Plant Disease Problems (P3022) (PDF)
Sooty Mold (IS1938) (PDF)
Watering and Plant Disease (IS1683) (PDF)
